Pure is a charity supporting people with a disability and disadvantaged people to fulfil their potential.
This page is for people we support in Greater Manchester. Pure became an independent charity following a TUPE transfer from Stockport Council in 2005. We are a values led, creative organisation and our objectives are to promote independence, increase choice and provide appropriate support to people to enable them to make the most of their capacity and potential. In 1987 Employment Services was a part of Stockport Borough Council, providing employment opportunities and day care for people with a Learning Disability. We began a journey to modernise traditional day care across Stockport, moving away from larger institutions into smaller, community based settings. This move came from a strong belief in the philosophy that if we can support people to hold valued roles within communities then people with a disability would feel valued, and be recognised by others to have value. In 2005 we left the Local Authority and set up the charity Pure Innovations, continuing our vision to support a diverse range of people to live independent, healthy and valued lives in their communities. Today, we continue with our aim of supporting people to have a fulfilled life, with a sense of purpose and belonging. This can mean different things to different people and so Pure Innovations strives to provide a wide and varied offer, ranging from employment, volunteering and independent life skills to pursuing a variety of hobbies and interests. Our values have not changed over the years and have become a part of our DNA. We will be aspirational and believe in people’s ability to achieve amazing things even when they don’t believe it themselves.
23/12/2025
Merry Christmas to all of our amazing volunteers that dedicate their own time to support our projects! 🙌
Clients in the Creative Hub at Vernon Park Café made this beautiful table centre piece and this is Debbie, one of our volunteers, receiving her well deserved gift 🥰
22/12/2025
Some of our Clay Coffee House clients enjoyed a Christmas outing, which included a visit to Wilmslow Garden Centre to look at the Christmas decorations and lunch at the airport pub, with a view of the planes! ✈️🎄💙
21/12/2025
Handmade Harmonies had the pleasure of being invited along to The Christie's Hospital to join in with their festive showcase! 🎭
The group really enjoyed performing to the patients and staff at the hospital 🤩
20/12/2025
Here are some of our Airport Supported Internship students enjoying the festive celebrations at Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport 🎄✨
The interns spent time with their placement teams, soaking up the Christmas cheer and celebrating the season together. A lovely way to round off the year!
19/12/2025
Our Community Hub is delighted to be taking part in the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St George’s Church on Buxton Road! 🎄
The church is now filled with beautifully decorated trees created by local groups, schools, and services, a wonderful celebration of community creativity and festive spirit.
Our very own Wellbeing Tree is proudly on display, decorated with handmade creations from members of our community groups 💙
Stockport Support Hub
18/12/2025
The best dressed student in Pure College today goes to... our resident elf! 😅🎄
18/12/2025
Wow... our Pure Coffee cafés have collectively raised £400.40 through the Tree of Pure Hope initiative. We are incredibly grateful to every customer who donated and supported the campaign! 👏
All funds will be donated to The Toy Appeal, an organisation dedicated to ensuring that no child goes without a gift at Christmas. This contribution will enable them to provide a full sack of toys to 16 children this festive season 🎄💙
17/12/2025
The Our Futures group had a fantastic morning at the Renew Hub in Trafford, run by Recycle for Greater Manchester.
They enjoyed a guided tour of the hub, learned all about upcycling and the importance of protecting our environment, and had the chance to chat with staff about the different job roles available! 👏
16/12/2025
Ethan has completed his Getting Into Football course at Stockport County Football Club and he loved every minute of it! ⚽💙
Well done, Ethan! 👏
15/12/2025
Our Salford University and Salford City Council Supported Internship has achieved an incredible 89% in their SIQAF (Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework) Assessment! 👏
This is a fantastic result and a reflection of the dedication and hard work that goes into making the programme such a success.
A huge well done to all our partners who make this possible:
⭐ Salford City Council
⭐ The University of Salford
⭐ Eccles Sixth Form College
14/12/2025
The ticket and information office at Stockport Bus Station has welcomed a brand-new display, our beautiful ceramic book nook high street!
The team have worked incredibly hard to create a miniature street scene, with each ceramic shop bursting with detail.
The display will be in place until the start of 2026, so please pop by and take a look, it’s well worth a visit 😍
And if something catches your eye, some pieces are available to buy… but be quick, they’ll fly off the shelf (street) 🤣
13/12/2025
One week to go until our Christmas in the Park Family Fun Day! 🤩✨
Join us on Saturday 20th December at Vernon Park for a festive day filled with free arts and crafts, delicious food and gift stalls, Santa’s Grotto, festive music, and a Christmas character trail around the park with a prize to be won.
We’re excited to welcome some brilliant local stall holders, including Knot to Go, Fancy Faces Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos, Metis Bookshop, Love From Lis, SK Giftery, BAA Pyrography, Deadlox Digital and D's Sweets.
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In 1987 Employment Services was a part of Stockport Borough Council, providing employment opportunities and day care for people with a Learning Disability.
We began a journey to modernise traditional day care across Stockport, moving away from larger institutions into smaller, community based settings.
This move came from a strong belief in the philosophy that if we can support people to hold valued roles within communities then people with a disability would feel valued, and be recognised by others to have value.
In 2005 we left the Local Authority and set up the charity Pure Innovations, continuing our vision to support a diverse range of people to live independent, healthy and valued lives in their communities.
Today, we continue with our aim of supporting people to have a fulfilled life, with a sense of purpose and belonging.
This can mean different things to different people and so Pure Innovations strives to provide a wide and varied offer, ranging from employment, volunteering and independent life skills to pursuing a variety of hobbies and interests.
Our values have not changed over the years and have become a part of our DNA. We will be aspirational and believe in people’s ability to achieve amazing things even when they don’t believe it themselves.